Are you ready to take a step beyond your daily research and into the spotlight? If you are a PhD student within EELISA, with a passion for your research and a drive to connect, collaborate, and grow, this is your moment. We are thrilled to invite you to the 1st EELISA PhD Symposium, a unique and dynamic event crafted for doctoral students across the Alliance. Whether you are on your first or yur last year of thesis, this event is designed to take your research to the next level.
Why Join?
During the 1st EELISA PhD Symposyum , you will have the chance to put your skills to test and:
– Explain your research in just 3 minutes: Can you break down your complex ideas so that even someone outside your field can get excited about your work? Prove your communication skills and gain experience disseminating your research.
– Connect with fellow EELISA PhD students: Meet researchers from other disciplines, universities, and countries. Build friendships, spark collaborations, and expand your academic and professional network.
– Get fresh perspectives: Whether you’re looking for feedback, brainstorming ideas, or simply curious about other research paths, this symposium is a goldmine of insight—from peers and senior experts alike.
– Showcase your work with a Poster: Present your research visually and dive into rich, informal conversations. Exchange ideas, discover parallels, and gain valuable exposure.
What’s in It for You?
The EELISA PhD Symposium will bring together PhD students, academics, and external stakeholders to explore new frontiers in research, education, and innovation.
If you are looking for a a platform where participants can demonstrate their intellectual abilities, innovative ideas, and research potential, receive mentorship or career guidance, the 1st EELISA PhD Symposium is the event for you.
The symposium will foster dialogue on how to find common approaches and connections within doctoral education and explore the potential for future joint PhD programs among partner institutions. Check the programme below to discover the exciting sessions, speakers, and opportunities that are waiting for you!
PhD Symposium Programme
| Day 1 | ||
| 9.00-10.00 | Opening Ceremony,Keynote presentation – Bille | |
| 10.15-11.45 | Doctoral Schools representatives’ meeting | Students’ team buildingPhD Testimonials |
| 11.45-12.00 | COFFEE BREAK | |
| 12.00-13.00 | Poster Section – Students will be able to present a poster (video), network with peers and receive feedback from senior academic representatives. | |
| 13.00-14.00 | LUNCH | |
| 14.00-15.30 | Discussion Session – 3 themes in paralellDigitalisation – EELISA for PhD – Entrepreneurship | |
| 19.00- | Dinner Cruise on the Danube | |
| Day 2 | |||||
| 9.00-10.00 | EELISA PhD World Café – 5 themes, 1st round – Training Sessions | ||||
| Publication strategies | Mobility opportunities, | Critical Research Skills, Ethical Standards | Funding: ERC, Marie- Curie Horizon, Erasmus K2 | Social Commitment & Entrepreneurship | |
| COFFEE BREAK | |||||
| 10.10-11.10 | EELISA PhD World Café – 5 themes, 2nd round – Training Sessions | ||||
| COFFEE BREAK | |||||
| 11.20-12.20 | EELISA PhD World Café – 5 themes, 3rd round – Training Sessions | ||||
| 12.20-13.30 | LUNCH | ||||
| 13.30-15.00 | Closing PlenaryDoctoral Schools – Main outcomes from the discussion in Doctoral SchoolsPhD discussions summariesWorld café summaries | ||||
Application requirements
– Complete the application form
– Submit an abstract max. 350 words
– Create a poster on an A1 format – Template can be found HERE. Please use the “Read me first” file as guide to navegate the dropbox.
– Recording of a video up to 3 minutes long- This video will be presented during the poster session. Uploading details to be defined.
Please clarify before sending your application with your local EELISA Office whether they can support your participation. The PhD Symposium will welcome up to 15 PhD students form each EELISA partner.
Selection Process
Following the submission of abstracts, the participation of the applicants will be decided by their respective institutions, based on criteria that will be defined by each institution.
Contact points
PhD Symposium Academic Organiser
Balázs Kövesdi – kovesdi.balazs@emk.bme.hu
Contact for organisational and technical issues
Eszter Mischl – mischl.eszter@bme.hu
WHEN
28 to 29 of November, 2025
WHERE
Onsite, at Budapest, BME Building I Magyar Tudósok Körútja 2, 1117 Budapest
FOR WHOM
EELISA PhD Students
APPLICATION DEADLINE
22 September
